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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Pimple In Gum Indicates Abscess!

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Dr. Garima MalhotraDentist • 16 Years Exp.BDS , MDS, FICOI
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When you notice a pimple above a tooth on gum tissue, it usually means the tooth is abscessed (contains pus). It is not necessary that it will hurt. 
When cavity in tooth starts it progress gradually, can easily be detected in routine dental checkups and restored with a simple filling. 
Else it will progress to involve tooth nerve leading to tooth pain, pus, swelling, cyst. Don't delay schedule your routine dental check up now.

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